After a phenomenal performance on Feb. 10 in a game on assignment with the Salt Lake City Stars -- Udoka Azubuike landed awkwardly on his ankle.
The injury was so severe that players on the court immediately turned their heads away, grimacing. Azubuike was taken off on a stretcher and was later diagnosed with a severe right ankle sprain and missed the next three months of action.
After a rigorous rehab process where he fought and grinded every day, Azubuike returned to full action in August with a strong performance in the NBA Summer League, averaging nearly 14 points per game and 10 rebounds a contest in seven games in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City.